UKI Business Consulting - Finance Transformation, Business Planning Reporting & Analytics, Snr Mgr

Senior Manager, Finance Transformation (Business Planning Reporting & Analytics) – Business Consulting

General Information

Location: Dublin 

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship: NO

Business Area: Finance Transformation

Contract Type: Full-Time – Permanent

The Team and the opportunity

Our Finance Transformation team delivers globally integrated Finance service offerings to our clients. Our Finance team assists clients in building Finance functions that are business-focused, cost-effective and agile in meeting the needs of all their stakeholders.

A growth area for us is Business Planning Reporting & Analytics (BPRA) and how technology enables control, automation, efficiency and value growth—empowering strategic budgeting, planning, and forecasting, integrated business planning, consolidation, performance management and KPIs, data management, business partnering, AI enablement, cost reduction and value growth initiatives. 

Your key responsibilities

You will build senior relationships within client organisations, working with them to understand their most critical business problems and priorities. You’ll collaborate with EY peers to evaluate, design, and deliver solution options that leverage cutting-edge technologies to support strategic transformation and decision-making.

You will also lead and manage high-performing diverse teams, aligned to EY’s values, delivering exceptional client service and preparing our clients for a digitally enabled future.

Skills and attributes for success

We are looking for professionals who are great communicators, team players, and relationship builders, with a real desire to lead transformation.

Professional in your approach, you will have a natural ability to establish personal credibility with senior stakeholders. You will also be highly organised, capable of managing your own workload and that of others, meeting deadlines, proactively managing risks and delivering consistent quality.

As a role model and leader, you will live the values of the Firm daily, coaching and supporting the development of others.

Capabilities You’ll Help Deliver

Data2Insight:

• Supporting better performance management and insight, from transactional ERP systems through to group-level performance oversight.

• Establish a consistent finance data model to enable clear, connected reporting.
• Design ERP solutions with insight and value in mind, ensuring data drives better business decisions.

Integrated Business Planning:

• Simplified and optimised financial planning, integrated across functions and enabled by future-ready tools, for more accurate forecasting and better-informed trade-offs.

• Connect planning across operations, finance, commercial, and HR to enable fully integrated decision-making.
• Improve visibility of key drivers to better understand how operational inputs translate into financial outcomes.

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A):

• Transforming FP&A to shift from manual reporting to value-driving insights and business performance partnering.

• Streamline planning and reporting processes through technology and process redesign.
• Design an FP&A operating model that enables greater agility and impact.

Analytics and Performance Management Reporting:

• Enabling Finance and the wider business to make faster, smarter decisions through forward-looking, actionable insights.

• Enterprise analytics operating model (process, tech, data, people).
• Embed analytics into performance management routines.

AI (Artificial Intelligence) enabled Financial Transformation:

• Leveraging AI and emerging technologies to drive automation, predictive insights, and transformation across the finance function.
• Share a deep knowledge of AI capabilities and modern solutions.
• Provide insight into the value case and benefits of deploying AI technologies.

You will also:

• Lead design-led thinking and digital process re-engineering workshops.
• Use LEAN methodologies and automation technologies to drive outcomes.
• Structure and execute Agile delivery methods.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• 8-10 years relevant experience.
• Experience in business development and solution design for complex, multi-national businesses.
• Deep expertise in your chosen market or sector.
• Track record delivering large-scale finance or performance improvement programmes.
• Strong senior client relationships and proven ability to originate and lead major engagements.

 Ideally, you will also have

• A valid and certified professional accounting qualification.
• Experience in management consulting or delivery of multiple BPRA programmes in industry.

• Strong technical problem-solving capability.
• Attention to detail and ability to produce high-quality, visual outputs and insights.
• Excellent facilitation and presentation skills.
• Experience in coaching and developing high-performing teams.

• Experience in the implementation of relevant technologies such as:

• SAP Analytics Cloud
• Oracle, Hyperion, SAP BPC/SAC, S/4HANA
• Anaplan, Tagetik, Board
• Microsoft Power BI.

What we look for

• Core consulting skills: stakeholder management, analysis, commerciality, facilitation.
• Technical skills: deep functional delivery capability, with hands-on expertise in your domain.
• Versatility: agility to learn and innovate in a fast-changing environment.
• Sector knowledge: proven understanding of the market dynamics and opportunities within your industry.

What working at EY offers

We offer a competitive remuneration package. Our comprehensive benefits package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs: covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. Plus, we offer: 

• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues around. 

• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career. 

• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you. 

All our employees are given a benefits package which they can tailor to suit their individual preferences. Our range of benefits include: 

• Pension
• Discounted health insurance
• Web Doctor – Free unlimited online GP consultations for you and your family
• The purchase of additional annual leave
• Hybrid Working
• Free Gym membership
• Travel Pass
• Maternity & Paternity leave
• Bike to work Scheme
• Recognition Awards
• Cash incentives for referrals
• Work Mobile
• Tech MBA paid by EY
• Wellness rooms available in some offices

EY is committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We strive to achieve the right balance for our people, enabling us to deliver excellent client service whilst allowing you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities. While our client-facing professionals can be required to travel regularly, and at times be based at client sites, our flexible working arrangements can help you to achieve a lifestyle balance. 

Career Progression

• When you join EY, you will be supported to ensure that you are enhancing your skills from day one. 

• Continuous learning, where you can develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next. 

• As you grow and develop here, you’ll discover opportunities to help customise your career journey, so that it’s as unique as you are - success is defined by you, we will provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way. 

• Transformative leadership, we will give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs. 
• Diverse and inclusive culture, you will be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs. 
• We have embraced Hybrid working at EY adding greater flexibility and autonomy to the roles of our employees. 

About EY

As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services, we’re using the finance products, expertise and systems we’ve developed to build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. Whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.

Inclusion & Diversity

We hold a collective commitment to foster an environment where all differences are valued and respected, practices are equitable and everyone experiences a sense of belonging: Inclusion, diversity, and equity are part of who we are at EY. We believe that the highest-performing teams maximize the power of different perspectives and backgrounds. These teams are both diverse and inclusive and are willing to invite and learn from other perspectives. Our ability to include various viewpoints into our mindsets, behaviours and operations is fundamental to driving innovation, building strong relationships, and delivering the best solutions for our clients. 

We recognise the strength that comes from having a diverse workforce and building a culture where we support all our people to achieve their potential. You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

As an equal opportunities’ employer, we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Reasonable accommodations are offered at every stage of our recruitment process. 

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.

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If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

IMPORTANT: Where Agency assistance is required, our Talent Team will engage directly with suppliers. CVs / Profiles should not be shared directly with Hiring Managers. Unsolicited CVs / Profiles supplied to EY by Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this role.